The other day I was wondering how I am going to make new friends when I move. I realized I will be in a whole different part of town. I wondered how does an adult make friends. I remembered how discouraging it was when I first moved here and wanted the kind of friendships I had in high school and college. I worried that I wouldn’t be able to find a close group of friends like I have found here in Charlotte within the past 3 years. Then I realized what brought us together. We were all just acquaintences before HeeJun died. I didn’t talk to Amy or Sarah or Jacquie every week like I do now. I didn’t talk to Brittany every day. I didn’t cherish the friendships I had with the Rubber Band Gang before. For that matter, I barely knew them. I only said “hi” in passing to my neighbors. After HeeJun died, I needed them all. They held me together. I realized tragedy brought us closer.
I hope I don’t make any new friends after the move.
Even if you make new friends, you will still have your other friends. We aren’t going anywhere!
You never know how the people you meet will affect your lives today or tomorrow. We’re all connected in one way or another and I’m honored to be a part of this connection. Love, C